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Two-page word document by Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED) calling for the suspension of officer James Cammack and an indictment of murder for Hector SantosCoy. SantosCoy, as well as Bobby Jo Philllps thirteen years prior, were both killed by the officer in question. The efforts of the OUED is one in a string of attempts to end police brutality targeted towards racial minorities in San Antonio.

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Several correspondences involving KAPE radio, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM). The focus of the documents is a dispute between the BCMM and KAPE, in which the BCMM tried to revoke the broadcaster's license. Also included is KAPE's effort to dismiss the BCMM, a deadline extension by the FCC, and various affidavits made on behalf of the BCMM.

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Petition put out by the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM) asking for signatures in their fight against KAPE radio. The San Antonio broadcasters have been criticized by the BCMM for adversely representing the needs of the black community.

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Typed by-laws of the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a San Antonio civil rights organization professing to improve the ways in which the media interacts and represents the African-American community. There are seven articles explaining regulations, policies, and other material about the organization's composition.

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Minutes for a July 1978 meeting of the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a civil rights organization for the betterment of African-American representation in the media. The document contains lists on issues discussed and the names of those present.

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Mission statement for the Black Coalition on Mass Media, where five statements explain the organization's purpose. According to these statements, the Coalition is broadly concerned with improving and changing the ways in which media outlets interact, affect, or touch on the lives of black men and women.

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Press statement released by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a San Antonio civil rights organization with the intent to better how the mass media represents and interacts with the African-American community. The statement explains their basic purpose and goes on to specify a particular grievance with KAPE radio, which they see as exploitative and damaging.

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Announcement by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a San Antonio civil rights organization fighting for the betterment of African-American representation in the media, asking people to join in their struggle. Hand-written notations have been made in blue ink, editing and fixing the prose of the document.

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Schedule of events for the First Annual People's Unity Festival, spearheaded by the Black Coalition on Mass Media. Two pages provide information on gospels, speakers, and accompanying times.

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Invitation sent out by the Black Coalition on Mass Media for an Easter Sunday event to be held at Pittman Sullivan Park. The invitation was sent out to church groups which may have been interested in participating and setting up concession booths after a nominal fee was paid. Contact Information for the Coalition is given at the bottom.

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Tentative proposal for the Eastside Legal Investigative Program, a project to gather and collect resources to help black men and women in case of criminal offenses; particularly, when they have been wrongly accused. The plan outlines functions, structure, fiscal issues, client legibility, and more.

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Essay by the Student National Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C) on the nature of law enforcement, race, and prejudice in America. A militant, activist tone encourages its audience to fight back when and if they are the targets of unwarranted police force.

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Tentative schedule for the First Annual People's Unity Festival. The event was spearheaded by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, and took place during Easter Sunday at Pittman-Sullivan park.

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Announcement for the First Annual People's Unity Festival, an Easter event taking place at Pittman-Sullivan Park. Document mentions activities, food, and music groups that will be present.

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A short history of the Barbara Jordan Community Center project by Rick Greene. According to his testimony, the center came about under the leadership of Organizations United for Eastside Development, after an initial project failed to acquire necessary capital. The BJCC project was eventually able to raise over 1.15 million dollars to build its facilities.

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Two page document on the San Antonio Media Access Project. It discusses ways in which to promote and effectively use a public access channel brought about by the UA-Columbia Cable company.

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Letter from Alfred Castellano, Edward R. Day, and Keith L. Charlton Jr. to John Saunders at Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED). The men are writing in response to a complaint filed by OUED concerning an unnamed indiscretion by an EMS Technician. They inform Mr. Saunders that proper action has been taken and that further recommendations were given to the Fire Chief.

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Letter from Bilger & Blair, attorneys at law, to William B. Ray, chief of the complaints and compliance division of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Although only one page of the letter has been provided, it would appear that the attorneys are explaining a miscommunication that occurred between members of the Black Coalition on Mass Media and the KAPE radio sales manager - Franklin Collins. He did not provide a copy of a renewal application because he did not know it was available.

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Letter from Bill M. White, criminal district attorney from San Antonio, to John Sanders, president of Organizations United for Eastside Development. The letter is a confirmation that a proper course of action is in the works in regards to an incident mentioned by Mr. Sanders in a previous letter. It would seem that the incident had something to do with a mass riot and possible violent attacks.

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Letter from Carlos Richardson and Mario Marcel Salas of the Student National Coordinating Committee to Bishop O. Eugene Slater and other members of the Christian community. They write to propose a number of possible philanthropic and charitable solutions that their churches may use to help San Antonio's impoverished residents. It includes the establishment of legal defense funds and transportation to those on welfare, among others.

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Letter from Drew S. Days III, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division, to John H. Sanders, Mario Marcel Salas, and Rick Green of Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED). The letter is in reply to their allegation of fraud in the trial of Webb Boyd, whose murder was believed to have been racially motivated. Mr. Days assures them that correct action will be taken if their allegations are found to be true.

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